Living the life of royalty

We decided to hire someone this time around to help us for one month so I can just rest and focus on my recovery. My friend, Maggie highly recommended the lady she hired when she gave birth to her 2nd child.  I had no idea what to expect,  but I thought it would be nice to have some help and not worry about cooking and cleaning especially with 2 kids.

Mrs Ha came over to the house the day I was discharged from the hospital.  She made soup for me and cooked some amazing and delicious food for the family.  Her dishes and culinary skills totally exceeded my expectations. Here are some snap shots of our daily feasts!!

We could not ask for more.  The food is better than restaurant quality and we have the luxury to eat this amazing food in the comfort of our own home.  With Mrs Ha's help,  I am able to just focus on feeding Brandon and take naps whenever I can.  After only 10 days,  I already feel like I'm close to 100% and this is the best investment we could have made.  I will keep posting more food pictures over the next several weeks.  We already know we will miss Mrs Ha alot after the one month:(,

July 17, 2015...when our 2nd little miracle was born

The morning of July 17, 2015,  I woke up around 7am and had some slight cramping.  I thought it was Braxton Hicks which are false contractions.  Both Brian and I got ready to take Devon to daycare and I told Brian that we should go to the hospital after dropping off Devon just to get checked out. Brian was planning on going to work, but then decided to work from home after the hospital.  We dropped off Devon around 9am and packed my hospital bag just in case.  I was not in pain during this time, but since my labour was fairly quick with Devon,  I didn't want to take any chances since I heard scary stories of people having a baby on their front lawn.  

At 10:00am,  I was in in triage and they put some straps on me to test the baby's heart rate. Everything seemed to look ok so they proceeded to check how much I was dilated to see if they were going to admit me or send me home.  When they checked me at 10:30am,  both the nurse and I were shocked that I was already 4cm dilated.  I was told that I was not going home and was going to be admitted right away.  I had lunch plans to meet some friends at 1pm so I messaged them to say that I probably won't make it to lunch this time...hahaha.  

My water didn't break yet and they asked if I wanted them to break my water.  I agreed to it since they said it would speed up the process and we planned to pick up Devon later that afternoon around 4pm. The Doctor came in to break my water around 11am and when she did....she exclaimed..."wow,  you are at 8cm".  The Doctor asked the nurse to immediately set up the delivery table.  While the nurse was getting this set up,  I had a really strong contraction and I told the nurse there was a lot of pressure and I felt the baby coming.  The Doctor came in right away and started putting her gloves on. She waited until the contraction passed and then checked me.  To my surprise, she said I could start pushing and baby's head was already crowning.  I rested my head and the next contraction didn't come for another few mins.  When the contraction came,  they told me to push and after 2 pushes,  our little miracle was in my arms and crying at the top of his lungs.  Baby Woo arrived at 11:23am.  

This time was still as surreal and beautiful as when Devon entered our lives.  The contractions and pushing did not bring me to tears, but seeing this beautiful creation made me shed a tear or two.  We named our second miracle,  BRANDON.

Here is the shot minutes after Brandon was born

Brandon Woo was born 37 weeks and 6 days and was 6lbs 10oz

Very proud parents

Our little bundle of joy

This is Devon and Brandon side by side when they were born

My beautiful boys!!!

Random Daycare pictures

Devon and Owen just chilling on the bench at the playground

Owen decided to give Devon a wet willy

Devon doesn't like it and makes a scene

They are frenimies

Cade decided to join the Woo boys on the bench and Devon just has a meltdown

Devon all dressed up for school in the new clothes that Auntie Cheryl bought for baby Woo.  Devon was able to fit the clothes so mind as well get more use out of it;)

posing in his new digs and hat

Holding hands to go to the playground with his buddy Owen

The boys in their raingear because it had rained in the morning and it was still a bit wet outside.  Rain or shine..they need to get some fresh air!!!

Eviction Notice and random photos

Devon received an eviction notice that he will need to leave his room soon to make room for Baby Woo

Devon was not happy since he's been in this room and crib since 3 months old

Devon taking a few selfies on a Sunday morning 

Watching some mother goose videos of his favourite songs

Devon decided to lift his car onto the sofa and then sit on the car....have to keep a close eye on him at all times because we never know what he is up to

Realized that Devon looks just like Mommy

Devon loves corn on the cob

Stampede lunch at daycare

Most of the kiddies dressed up in cowboy/cowgirl gear

Eating their lunch outside in the playground

Devon is really enjoying his first stampede lunch and ate everything on his plate

After lunch the Woo boys are resting and getting a drink because it's really hot outside

Stampede Family Day!!!

Eating a bucket of mini donuts for breakfast!!!

Our little cowboy!

Trying the weird looking ice cream with Alison (Owen's mom)

Devon and Daddy riding the horse

Devon really enjoyed milking the cow

Devon and Owen looking at the chickens

bumped into Aunty Melinda and Uncle Paul when we were leaving the grounds 

Devon and Eric happy to leave and go have lunch

Last Stampede as a family of 3...next year we will be back as a family of 4!!!